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How to Open Yourself to Your Life's Purpose

9. Take the first step. Destiny can't help you until you are willing to step out of your comfort zone. Get prepared to make changes in your life…and start making them! 

It takes courage to even think about changing your life, much less to put that plan into action. Dr. Robert Holden has dedicated his life to studying the pursuit of happiness. He says most people struggle to overcome "destination addiction," which he defines as not living in the moment. 

Try taking Dr. Holden's Happiness Test for suggestions on where to make the first step in your life.

Exercise patience.